No decision on “alcopops” until later this year

There was a packed house today at the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission as they held a hearing on what’s known as “alcopops”.The drinks like hard lemonade are currently classified and taxed the same as beer which is a lower rate than hard alcohol.Members of anti-drinking groups in Nebraska want that changed.They want the beverages considered hard liquor as they contain distilled spirits.They also say that the drink is targeted for kids as they have a candy-like appeal.It was two years ago that the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission classified “alcopops” as beer as they followed a similar decision by the federal government.The Commission will not vote on the proposed change until September or October.